Re: [CR]Cog Clearance & Chain Rub (5 vs. 6 Speed) Parts avail

(Example: Production Builders)

From: <hersefan@comcast.net>
To: Andrew Gillis <apgmaa@verizon.net>, classic rendezvous <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Subject: Re: [CR]Cog Clearance & Chain Rub (5 vs. 6 Speed) Parts avail
Date: Wed, 07 Mar 2007 17:50:49 +0000
cc: bberryacres@hotmail.com

Hi CR gang,

I actually still have a few of the complete 132mm axle sets set-up for ultra 6 freewheels with the thin locknut on non-drive side - complete with cones price is $12 plus shipping.

See my recent post for selling Brooks saddles for other stuff available.

Mike Kone in Boulder CO
Vintage Road Bike


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From: Andrew Gillis

> Joel:

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\r?\n> I'd suggest keeping the same rear axle length & using a thinner locknut on the

\r?\n> left side, and adding spacers on the right side.

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\r?\n> If you hunt around you can find a C-Record or Croace d"Aune (spelling?) rear

\r?\n> hub locknut. It looks just like a NR locknut, but is 5 mm thick instead of 8 mm.

\r?\n> Then add 3mm to the right side and re-dish your rear wheel.

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\r?\n> I was able to get a couple of the 5mm locknuts from Bicycle Classics a few

\r?\n> years ago (thanks to Michael Kone). Otherwise, you'll have to hunt around. You

\r?\n> could try Loose Screws, or your LBS if they have any vintage goodies.

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\r?\n> Maybe you know a clever machinist who can grind down a standard locknut &

\r?\n> grind new flats for the cone wrench. But that's the hard way.

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\r?\n> regards,

\r?\n>

\r?\n> Andrew Gillis

\r?\n> overcast in Long Beach, CA